Spindler

Bradley Spindler, Fishers, IN US

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20110183379

FLOW PROCESS FOR PRETREATMENT OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS - Described are methods for pretreating lignocellulosic biomass that comprise thermally conditioning the biomass by flow processing an aqueous slurry of the biomass through an outer passage(s) of one or more heat exchange devices while circulating a heat exchange fluid through an inner passage(s) of the heat exchange device(s). Also described are methods for producing fermentation products, especially ethanol, from the pretreated biomass.

07-28-2011

20110212499

LOCALLY-REGULATED PRESSURIZED PRETREATMENT OF LIGNOCELLULOSIC BIOMASS - Described are methods for pretreating lignocellulosic biomass that comprise passing a hot aqueous biomass slurry through a heat exchange passage from an inlet to an outlet and locally regulating pressure in the passage by feed of a pressurized liquid medium to one or more intermediate locations of the passage. Also described are methods for producing ethanol from the pretreated biomass.

09-01-2011

20120322121

PROCESS FOR PREPARING ENRICHED GLUCAN BIOMASS MATERIALS - The disclosure describes a process for the conversion of lignocellulosic biomass to ethanol utilizing a dicarboxylic acid such as maleic acid as an enzyme mimic to hydrolyze the hemicellulose and cellulose of the biomass. Controlling the condition of the maleic acid hydrolysis can selectively hydrolyze the hemicellulose giving as a result a liquid portion rich in xylose and a solid portion rich in glucan. The glucan can be further hydrolyzed to produce a glucose containing material. The sugar materials can be fermented to produce ethanol which is recovered. The dicarboxylic acid is then recovered from the residue left after the ethanol is removed from the fermentation material, and the recovered dicarboxylic acid is recycled to the beginning of the process to treat additional lignocellulosic biomass.

12-20-2012

Bruno Spindler US

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20160022390

MILLING BLANK FOR AN ABUTMENT ATTACHMENT - A milling blank for an abutment attachment which can be secured to a dental implant, including a securing section with a screw channel for a fixing screw for securing the milled abutment attachment to the dental implant; and a milling section having a feed channel at an angle with respect to the screw channel for feeding the fixing screw into the screw channel.

01-28-2016

Daniel Spindler, Newhall, CA US

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20130042958

METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR INSTALLING DECORATIVE LIGHTS - A tool for installing decorative lights may include a hook-placement head configured for attachment to a pole, and a string-placement head configured for attachment to the pole. The tool may be employed to decorate a structure with a string of decorative lights by placing an adhesive-backed hook onto a pole-mounted hook-placement head, raising the hook-placement head to position the hook at a desired location on the structure, placing a portion of the string onto a pole-mounted string-placement head; and raising the string-placement head to the positioned hook to engage the string with the hook.

02-21-2013

Dietmar Spindler, Niles, MI US

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20140260960

WELDED PISTON ASSEMBLY - A pre-finished piston part is disclosed that may be used to form a piston assembly. A pre-finished piston may include a lower part defining a piston axis, the lower part having a skirt and forming a lower surface of a cooling gallery. The lower part may include a radially inner bowl surface defining a lower part radially inner mating surface. The pre-finished piston assembly may further include an upper part having a radially outer bowl surface meeting the radially inner bowl surface at a radially inner joint. The upper part may include a radially inner wall defining a radially inner upper part mating surface. The radially inner wall may define a radially inwardly facing surface that defines a non-parallel angle with the radially inner bowl surface where the radially inner bowl surface meets the radially innermost edge of the radially inner mating surface.

09-18-2014

20160131075

WELDED PISTON ASSEMBLY - A pre-finished piston part is disclosed that may be used to form a piston assembly. A pre-finished piston may include a lower part defining a piston axis, the lower part having a skirt and forming a lower surface of a cooling gallery. The lower part may include a radially inner bowl surface defining a lower part radially inner mating surface. The pre-finished piston assembly may further include an upper part having a radially outer bowl surface meeting the radially inner bowl surface at a radially inner joint. The upper part may include a radially inner wall defining a radially inner upper part mating surface. The radially inner wall may define a radially inwardly facing surface that defines a non-parallel angle with the radially inner bowl surface where the radially inner bowl surface meets the radially innermost edge of the radially inner mating surface.

Eileen C. Spindler, Lafayette, CO US

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20160060663

PRODUCTION OF FATTY ACIDS ESTERS - A microbial cell is used for producing at least one fatty acid ester, wherein the cell is genetically modified to contain (i) at least one first genetic mutation that enables the cell to produce at least one fatty acid and/or acyl coenzyme A (CoA) thereof by increased enzymatic activity in the cell relative to the wild type cell of malonyl-CoA dependent and malonyl-ACP independent fatty acyl-CoA metabolic pathway, wherein the fatty acid contains at least 5 carbon atoms; and (ii) a second genetic mutation that increases the activity of at least one wax ester synthase in the cell relative to the wild type cell and the wax ester synthase has sequence identity of at least 50% to a polypeptide of SEQ ID NO: 1-8 and combinations thereof or to a functional fragment of any of the polypeptides for catalyzing the conversion of fatty acid and/or acyl coenzyme A thereof to the fatty acid ester.

03-03-2016

Eileen Colie Spindler, Lafayette, CO US

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20150056669

ACETYL-COA CARBOXYLASES - The present invention provides various combinations of genetic modifications to a transformed host cell that provide increase conversion of carbon to a chemical product. The present invention also provides methods of fermentation and methods of making various chemical products.

02-26-2015

20150057465

CONTROL OF GROWTH-INDUCTION-PRODUCTION PHASES - The present invention provides various combinations of genetic modifications to a transformed host cell that provide increase conversion of carbon to a chemical product. The present invention also provides methods of fermentation and methods of making various chemical products.

02-26-2015

20150064754

BIOPRODUCTION OF CHEMICALS - The present invention provides various combinations of genetic modifications to a transformed host cell that provide increase conversion of carbon to a chemical product. The present invention also provides methods of fermentation and methods of making various chemical products.

03-05-2015

20150119601

MONOFUNCTIONAL MCR + 3-HP DEHYDROGENASE - The present invention provides various combinations of genetic modifications to a transformed host cell that provide increase conversion of carbon to a chemical product. The present invention also provides methods of fermentation and methods of making various chemical products.

04-30-2015

Eileen Colie Spindler, Lafatette, CO US

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20160138055

BIOPRODUCTION OF CHEMICALS - The present invention provides various combinations of genetic modifications to a transformed host cell that provide increase conversion of carbon to a chemical product. The present invention also provides methods of fermentation and methods of making various chemical products.

Felix Spindler, Mattenstrasse CH

ENANTIOSELECTIVE PROCESS - A process for the production of compounds comprising the enantioselective hydrogenation of 2-substituted acrylic acid derivatives.

09-03-2009

Felix Herbert Spindler, Starrkirch-Wil CH

Jared Spindler, Newfolden, MN US

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20130161931

INTEGRATED SAFETY NET FOR VEHICLE - An integrated safety net system for a recreational vehicle having a chassis with a step-through door opening. They safety net system includes a door having a forward end and a rearward end, and a hinge coupled between the rearward end of the door and the chassis of the vehicle. Upper and lower safety nets are coupled to the door forward of the hinge and coupled to the chassis of the vehicle on or rearward of the rearward side of the door opening. The safety net and the door are collectively and cooperatively movable as the rear-hinged door moves to the open position or closed position. The door includes a latch at the forward end of the door to provide one operational step to release or secure the door and the integrated safety nets to the chassis upon ingress or egress of the vehicle.

06-27-2013

20130199097

DOOR FOR RECREATIONAL OFF-HIGHWAY VEHICLE - A door and an integrated safety net system for a recreational vehicle having a chassis with a step-through door opening. The door includes a forward end and a rearward end, and a hinge coupled between the rearward end of the door and the chassis of the vehicle. A door panel or upper and lower safety nets are coupled to the door frame forward of the hinge and coupled to the chassis of the vehicle on or rearward of the rearward side of the door opening. The safety net and the door are collectively and cooperatively movable as the rear-hinged door moves to the open position or closed position. The door includes a latch at the forward end of the door to provide one operational step to release or secure the door and the integrated safety nets to the chassis upon ingress or egress of the vehicle.

08-08-2013

20130319785

Off-Highway Recreational Vehicle - A recreational off-highway vehicle includes side-by-side passenger and driver seats held within a chassis that is approximately 50 inches wide. The seats sit low in the chassis and are covered by a roll cage. Grab handles are positioned on the sides of the passenger seat. Select large round tubing protects the vehicle, while rectangular tubing frames the portions of the vehicle beneath body panels. The vehicle is powered by an engine rearward of the seats that is connected to a transaxle. The engine and transaxle are isolation mounted together with a portion of the air intake assembly. The vehicle is suited for rough terrain travel.

12-05-2013

Jean-Francis Spindler, Ternay FR

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20090240061

Method for forming a carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bond - The invention relates to a method for forming a carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bond by reacting an unsaturated compound carrying a leaving group and a nucleophilic compound, in the absence of a ligand. The aim of the invention is especially to form carbon-nitrogen bonds according to a method for the arylation of nitrogenated organic derivatives. According to the inventive method, a carbon-carbon or carbon-heteroatom bond is formed by reacting an unsaturated compound carrying a leaving group with a nucleophilic compound donating a carbon atom or a heteroatom (HE) that can substitute the leaving group, thus forming a C—C or C—HE bond, in the presence of a copper-based catalyst and a base. Said metal is characterised in that the reaction takes place in the absence of a ligand and in a nitrile-type solvent.

09-24-2009

20100267989

CONTINUOUS PREPARATION OF AMINES BY NITRILE COMPOUND HYDROGENATION - Amino compounds are continuously prepared by hydrogenation of nitrile compounds in the presence of a catalyst, and more particularly diamines are prepared by the continuous hydrogenation of dinitrile compounds in the presence of a Raney metal catalyst and in the absence of an alcoholic solvent; the subject process includes extracting a portion of the catalyst present in the reaction medium, the extracted portion of the catalyst is submitted to a regeneration for providing a catalyst having a catalytic activity lower than that of a fresh catalyst but still high and the regenerated catalyst is recycled to the reaction medium together with fresh catalyst according to a predetermined ratio, whereby the consumption of catalyst is reduced per ton of amines produced.

Jeffrey A. Spindler, Haubstadt, IN US

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20110185762

LEVER DESIGN VERSION OF "PUSH BUTTON" FILTER - Described in this application is an improved cartridge, such as a water filter, and housing for the filter. The filter is preferably of the push-in type and the filter housing includes an assembly to automatically set the water filter in position as a cover over the filter is closed. According to one embodiment, the assembly consists of a cover and lever linkage which engage complimentary protrusions on the water filter.

08-04-2011

20130067718

METHOD OF INSTALLING A FILTER UNIT - A method of installing a filter unit includes aligning a filter unit into a filter head assembly. The filter unit includes a laterally extending key member and an engagement protrusion. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that has a second radius of curvature larger than the first radius of curvature. The laterally extending key member is aligned into a key slot in the filter head assembly. An engagement surface is aligned on the filter unit into a complementary engagement surface on the filter head assembly. The filter unit is rotatingly inserted into the filter head assembly. The laterally extending key member shifts an interference member on the filter head assembly from an interference position, wherein the filter unit cannot sealingly engage the filter head assembly, to a non-interference position, wherein the filter unit can sealingly engage the filter head assembly.

03-21-2013

20130068670

FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a substantially cylindrical body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. First and second recessed engagement surfaces traverse at least part of the body portion. The first and second engagement surfaces include a first segment that extends substantially parallel with the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A second segment extends at an angle between 50 degrees and 60 degrees from the direction of the first segment. A third segment extends substantially orthogonal to the first segment. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first recessed engagement surface and the second recessed engagement surface. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end and has a sidewall with a water inlet and a concave engagement wall with a water outlet. The engagement wall includes a first portion that angles inward to the water outlet at a first angle. A second portion angles inward to the water outlet at a second angle different than the first angle. A periphery of the engagement wall at the first portion includes a first radius of curvature. The periphery of the engagement wall at the second portion includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. First and second seals are disposed about the sidewall. The water inlet is disposed between the first and second seals.

03-21-2013

20130068672

ELECTRONIC INTERFACE FOR WATER FILTER SYSTEM - A water filter system includes a filter unit having a body portion adapted to be rotatingly received into a filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the body portion and is adapted for reception in a complementary receiver in the filter head assembly. An electronic device is disposed on the filter unit having a memory storage unit. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface. The laterally extending key member is adapted to reposition an interference member from an interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly to a non-interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly.

03-21-2013

20130068681

WATER FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. First and second engagement surfaces traverse at least part of the body portion. The first and second engagement surfaces include a first segment that extends substantially parallel with the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A second segment extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A third segment extends at a different angle than the second segment. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion has a first portion that includes a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature.

03-21-2013

20130068682

WATER FILTER SYSTEM - A water filter system includes a removable filter unit having a body portion including a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is adapted to be inserted into a filter head assembly. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion and adapted to engage a key slot in the filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature.

03-21-2013

20130068683

FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a substantially cylindrical body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end of the body portion. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion. At least one engagement surface traverses at least part of the body portion. The at least one engagement surface includes a first segment that extends substantially parallel with the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A second segment extends at an angle relative to the longitudinal extent of the body portion. A third segment extends at a different angle than the second segment.

03-21-2013

20130068684

FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that has a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. A protruding retention surface is disposed on and extends radially outward from the body portion. The protruding retention surface is adapted to secure the filter unit in a filter head assembly.

03-21-2013

20140138292

ELECTRONIC INTERFACE FOR WATER FILTRATION SYSTEM - A water filter includes a filter unit having a body portion adapted to be rotatingly received into a filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the body portion and is adapted for reception in a complementary receiver in the filter head assembly. An electronic device is disposed on the filter unit having a memory storage unit. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface. The laterally extending key member is adapted to reposition an interference member from an interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly to a non-interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly.

05-22-2014

20140374335

WATER FILTER SYSTEM - A water filter system includes a removable filter unit having a body portion including a proximal end and a distal end. The proximal end is adapted to be inserted into a filter head assembly. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion and adapted to engage a key slot in the filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that includes a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature.

12-25-2014

20150114895

FILTER UNIT - A filter unit includes a body portion having a proximal end and a distal end. An engagement protrusion extends from the proximal end. The engagement protrusion includes a first portion that has a first radius of curvature and a second portion opposing the first portion that has a second radius of curvature that is larger than the first radius of curvature. A protruding retention surface is disposed on and extends radially outward from the body portion. The protruding retention surface is adapted to secure the filter unit in a filter head assembly.

04-30-2015

20160059163

ELECTRONIC INTERFACE FOR WATER FILTER - A water filter includes a filter unit having a body portion adapted to be rotatingly received into a filter head assembly. An engagement protrusion extends from the body portion and is adapted for reception in a complementary receiver in the filter head assembly. An electronic device is disposed on the filter unit having a memory storage unit. A laterally extending key member is disposed on the body portion between the first engagement surface and the second engagement surface. The laterally extending key member is adapted to reposition an interference member from an interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly to a non-interference position, whereby the body portion can be fully inserted into the filter head assembly.

03-03-2016

Patent applications by Jeffrey A. Spindler, Haubstadt, IN US

Jurgen Spindler, Domat CH

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20110052927

Powder Compositions and Methods of Manufacturing Articles Therefrom - Powder compositions and articles and methods of forming articles from powder compositions are provided. The powder compositions include at least one powder that preferably includes an amount of one or more branched polymers such as, for example, one or more branched polyamide polymers. The powder composition is preferably capable of being formed, via a layer-by-layer sintering process such as, for example, selective laser sintering, into a three-dimensional article.

03-03-2011

Jürgen Spindler, Domat/ems CH

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20110298152

Thermoplastic Fiber Material Spun from a Raw Material Containing Polyhydroxyether, Methods for Its Production and Uses for It - The invention describes a new synthetic fiber material of polyhydroxyether, as well as a melt-spinning method for its production. The new material can be used, in particular, for stabilization of the reinforcement fibers of high-performance fiber composite materials before they are embedded in the matrix material. During this usage, the polyhydroxyether fiber material dissolves at a temperature above its glass transition temperature entirely in the matrix material, so that the reinforcement fibers can be arranged largely free of kinking. In addition, it forms cross-links with the matrix material to form a homogeneous matrix and thus does not constitute a disruptive third phase in the composite material. The compatibility of the matrix and reinforcement fiber is also improved. It was possible to improve the bending strength of test slabs by 12% as compared to that of reference slabs with polyester filament.

12-08-2011

Michael Spindler, Barrington, IL US

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20100070388

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR MAINTAINING A CONSUMER PRODUCTS DATABASE - This invention relates generally to an apparatus and a method for remotely capturing consumer product data and updating a consumer products database by a communication connection. A remote capture station provides data such as images and physical dimensions of consumer products for updating a consumer products database at a home location. This invention also relates to a method for consumer products database management including providing a capture station, engaging a consumer product with the capture station, capturing product data, transmitting the product data, and updating the consumer products database.

03-18-2010

Paul Spindler, Katy, TX US

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20120005949

SOLVENT-ENHANCED BIOMASS LIQUEFACTION - The present invention provides an improved method for solvent liquefaction of biomass to produce liquid products such as transportation fuel. The method uses a novel solvent combination that promotes liquefaction relatively quickly, and it reduces the need to transport large amounts of hydrogen or hydrogen-carrying solvents. It operates at lower pressure than previous methods, does not require a catalyst or hydrogen gas or CO input, and provides very high conversion of biomass into a bio-oil that can be further processed in a petroleum refinery. It also beneficially provides a way to recycle a portion of the crude liquefaction product for use as part of the solvent combination for the biomass liquefaction reaction.

Paul F. Spindler, Zeeland, MI US

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20160060801

METHOD OF BRAKING A ROTATING DRUM - A method of braking a rotating drum in a laundry treating apparatus having a rotating drum rotatably driven by a single-phase permanent split capacitor (PSC) motor includes energizing a first winding of the PSC motor to apply a first rotational force to the drum to effect a rotation of the drum in a first direction and energizing a second winding of the PSC motor to apply a braking force.

Paul M. Spindler, Katy, TX US

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20140371496

SOLVENT-ENHANCED BIOMASS LIQUEFACTION - The present invention provides an improved method for solvent liquefaction of biomass to produce liquid products such as transportation fuel. The method uses a novel solvent combination that promotes liquefaction relatively quickly, and it reduces the need to transport large amounts of hydrogen or hydrogen-carrying solvents. It operates at lower pressure than previous methods, does not require a catalyst or hydrogen gas or CO input, and provides very high conversion of biomass into a bio-oil that can be further processed in a petroleum refinery. It also beneficially provides a way to recycle a portion of the crude liquefaction product for use as part of the solvent combination for the biomass liquefaction reaction.

Data Carrier with a Radio Frequency Interface - A circuit for a contact-free data carrier comprises a first circuit point and a second circuit point for connection to transmission means of the data carrier; and supply voltage generating means, which are connected to the first connection circuit point and comprise a supply voltage circuit point and a reference potential circuit point and are designed to generate, based on the received carrier signal, a first supply voltage that can be tapped at the supply voltage circuit point against the reference potential circuit point; and direct current decoupling means, which are connected between the second circuit point and the reference potential circuit point and are designed to inhibit a direct current flow between the second circuit point and the reference potential circuit point; and current conducting means that are connected between the second circuit point and the reference potential circuit point, wherein the current conducting means are designed for the unidirectional conduction of current from the reference potential circuit point to the second circuit point.

CAPACITANCE UNDER A FRINGE CAPACITOR OF A RADIO FRQUENCY INTEGRATED CIRCUIT - A capacitance system for a radio frequency (RF) charge pump of an RF integrated circuit (IC) includes a fringe capacitor, a second capacitor, and a silicon substrate region. The fringe capacitor is made of backend masks. The second capacitor is located underneath the fringe capacitor. The silicon substrate region is located underneath the second capacitor.

Robert A. Spindler, Carol Stream, IL US

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20130248681

Jump Form System - A jump form system provided variously with an integral jump shoe lock mechanism, a reversible gang form shear platform, and a pinion lock mechanism for a roll back carriage. The jump shoe lock mechanism includes a lever pivotably mounted to the jump form system frame above a jump shoe bearing portion of a connecting member, a sleeve mounted to the jump form system frame below the jump shoe bearing portion of the connecting member, and a sleeve-mounted safety pin that is mechanically linked to the lever for engagement and disengagement with a jump shoe. The pinion lock mechanism includes a rack and pinion provided on inner and outer portions of a telescoping carriage assembly, respectively, and a lock arm pivotably mounted to the outer portion adjacent to the pinion, with the rack, pinion, and lock arm including complementary teeth which are locked into place upon pivoting engagement of the locking arm.

09-26-2013

Robert A. Spindler, Des Plaines, IL US

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20090189053

Jump Form System - A jump form system provided variously with an integral jump shoe lock mechanism, a reversible gang form shear platform, and a pinion lock mechanism for a roll back carriage. The jump shoe lock mechanism includes a lever pivotably mounted to the jump form system frame above a jump shoe bearing portion of a connecting member, a sleeve mounted to the jump form system frame below the jump shoe bearing portion of the connecting member, and a sleeve-mounted safety pin that is mechanically linked to the lever for engagement and disengagement with a jump shoe. The pinion lock mechanism includes a rack and pinion provided on inner and outer portions of a telescoping carriage assembly, respectively, and a lock arm pivotably mounted to the outer portion adjacent to the pinion, with the rack, pinion, and lock arm including complementary teeth which are locked into place upon pivoting engagement of the locking arm.

07-30-2009

Robert G. Spindler, Eden Prairie, MN US

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20090098317

Standard Insulating Glass Units Having Known Concentrations of a Gas and Methods for Calibrating a Measuring Device Using the Standard Insulating Glass Units - A calibration technique for a measurement device that produces a spark in an interpane space of an insulating glass unit to determine the content of an inert gas, in particular, argon. Standard calibration units are created which have the same construction as an IGU produced an assembly line. The standard calibration units are filled with varying percentages of argon/oxygen mixture. The calibration technique can be performed on an assembly line by aiming the measurement device at a particular insulating glass unit produced on the assembly line. The measurement device is activated to take a reading of the unit on the line. One of a plurality of calibration standard units of insulating glass units is selected that has substantially an identical construction as the unit on the line except that the calibration standard unit selected has a known, specific amount of certified argon gas that should be the same as the unit on the line. The measurement device is aimed at the calibration standard unit. The measurement device is activated to take a reading of the calibration standard unit. The measurement taken of the calibration standard unit is compared to the known amount of argon gas in the standard calibration unit. And, finally adjusting the calibration of the measurement device if the comparison shows a discrepancy.

04-16-2009

Patent applications by Robert G. Spindler, Eden Prairie, MN US

Ronald A. Spindler, Milford, MI US

Sacha Henry Spindler, Vancouver CA

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20140019173

ENTERTAINMENT ARRANGEMENT SYSTEM - Methods, systems, and apparatus, including computer programs and including a method for matching followers to a performance to be held at a venue by a vendor are provided. The method includes polling followers of a vendor to determine a number of followers interested in committing to attend a performance at a physical venue and receiving pledges from followers to attend the performance. The method further includes identifying matching venues for hosting/sourcing the performance including reviewing venue requirements associated with candidate venues and identifying matching venues based on venue requirements of a respective venue and, for example, a number of pledges received. The method further includes providing a notification of a match to an entity associated with a matching venue, receiving an indication from the entity that the vendor is interested in hosting/sourcing the performance, and providing a notification to the followers including providing a code for attending the performance.

01-16-2014

Stephen Spindler, Riverside, CA US

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20160024575

CIRCULATING SMALL NONCODING RNA MARKERS - This application describes small noncoding RNA markers that can be found in a biological sample taken from an individual. The level of such markers are useful for determining the individual's health status, especially in comparison with others. Methods and kits for the use of these markers are provided as well.

01-28-2016

Stephen A. Spindler, Ypsilanti, MI US

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20110237457

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PARTICLE-COUPLED PHAGE EPITOPE - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for using phage epitopes to profile the immune response. The phage epitopes can be used to detect one or more antibodies from a sample. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides methods and compositions for detecting a cancer based on the detection of one or more antibodies. In one embodiment, the antibody is an autoantibody.

09-29-2011

20130130355

METHOD AND SYSTEM OF PARTICLE-PHAGE EPITOPE COMPLEX - The present disclosure provides compositions and methods for using phage epitopes to profile the immune response. The phage epitopes can be used to detect one or more antibodies from a sample. Furthermore, the present disclosure provides methods and compositions for detecting a cancer based on the detection of one or more antibodies. In one embodiment, the antibody is an autoantibody. The present disclosure also provides methods of producing antibody detecting complexes.

05-23-2013

William E. Spindler, Fort Wayne, IN US

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20110076340

CLEANING COMPOUND FOR CLEANING SURFACES IN A FOOD PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT - A cleaning compound for cleaning surfaces in a food processing environment includes at least one container, with each container including a peroxide and/or an alkaline reactant therein. The alkaline reactant is selected to raise the pH of the cleaning compound into the alkaline range when the peroxide and the alkaline reactant are mixed together. The cleaning compound may be a liquid or dry compound, which is applied to the surface to be cleaned.

03-31-2011

20120063960

CLEANING COMPOUND FOR CLEANING SURFACES IN A FOOD PROCESSING ENVIRONMENT - A cleaning compound for cleaning surfaces in a food processing environment includes at least one container, with each container including a peroxide and/or an alkaline reactant therein. The alkaline reactant is selected to raise the pH of the cleaning compound into the alkaline range when the peroxide and the alkaline reactant are mixed together. The cleaning compound may be a liquid or dry compound, which is applied to the surface to be cleaned.

03-15-2012

20140030358

CLEANING COMPOUND FOR CLEANING SURFACES - A cleaning compound for cleaning surfaces that includes at least one container, with each container including a peroxide and/or an alkaline reactant therein. The alkaline reactant is selected to raise the pH of the cleaning compound into the alkaline range when the peroxide and the alkaline reactant are mixed together. The cleaning compound may be a liquid or dry compound, which is applied to the surface to be cleaned.

01-30-2014

20140377372

CLEANING COMPOUND FOR CLEANING SURFACES - A cleaning compound for cleaning surfaces that includes at least one container, with each container including a peroxide and/or an alkaline reactant therein. The alkaline reactant is selected to raise the pH of the cleaning compound into the alkaline range when the peroxide and the alkaline reactant are mixed together. The cleaning compound may be a liquid or dry compound, which is applied to the surface to be cleaned.

12-25-2014

20150296796

CLEANING COMPOUND FOR CLEANING SURFACES - A cleaning compound for cleaning surfaces that includes at least one container, with each container including a peroxide and/or an alkaline reactant therein. The alkaline reactant is selected to raise the pH of the cleaning compound into the alkaline range when the peroxide and the alkaline reactant are mixed together. The cleaning compound may be a liquid or dry compound, which is applied to the surface to be cleaned.